Academy

Strike donates $10,000 towards HCISD welding program

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District received a $10,000 donation from Strike to help support the district’s welding program, which will be launching this fall as part of the new Apprenticeship...

District News

2016 Meet the Principal Events

Adriana DominguezAugust 15, 2016August 15, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District invites the Bowie Elementary, Long Elementary, and KEYS Academy learning communities to meet their respective campus leaders during the Meet the Principal events. The...

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Young entrepreneurs discover their passion with Shark Tank competition

Adriana DominguezMay 26, 2016May 26, 2016

Young entrepreneurs and inventors shined at the Heroes for Harlingen Shark Tank finale held at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District administrative building on May 24. Following the format of...

District News

Board approves principal for KEYS Academy

Adriana DominguezMay 23, 2016May 25, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Isidoro Nieto as Principal for KEYS Academy during the regular May board meeting. Nieto will serve as...

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Future-minded Raven on a mission for excellence

Adriana DominguezMay 25, 2015

The best piece of advice Jacob Fraga, freshman at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy has heard this year came from one of his friends at Golden Palms Retirement &...

Academics District News

Cano Academy teacher named PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator

Adriana DominguezApril 15, 2015April 15, 2015

Linda Salinas, social studies teacher at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, is among 100 educators nationwide to be chosen for the 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, which recognizes tech-savvy...

Academics District News

HCISD begins pre-registration for 2015 – 2016 school year

Adriana DominguezJanuary 28, 2015February 17, 2015

Giving students an early opportunity to solidify their academic choices, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will be holding pre-registration sessions for fifth grade students entering sixth grade and eighth...

News

HCISD Student Gets an Advantage This Summer With BioFORCE

Adriana DominguezJuly 11, 2014July 9, 2014

Tristan Strubhart, former ninth grade student at Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, along with other students across Texas participated in BioFORCE, an experiential Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)...

District News

Board Approves Principals for Lamar and KEYS

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 9, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9498" align="alignnone" width="300"] Tracy Hitchcock, Principal Lamar Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9497" align="alignnone" width="217"] Dr. Pamela Flores, Principal KEYS Academy[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

District News

Fee, Salinas named HCISD’s Teachers of the Year

Adriana DominguezMay 5, 2014May 5, 2014

Walking through the halls of Jefferson Elementary School and the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, two unsuspecting teachers were in for the surprise of their lives as administrators...

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Dr. Cano students receive inspirational visit from local artist

Adriana DominguezApril 17, 2014April 17, 2014

On April 14, the famous cartoonist and artist Ramon Ramirez visited the Dr. P. Cano Freshman Academy to share his love of art through education. Through speaking engagements and workshops,...

News

Teacher of the Week: Salinas keeps legacy of passion for teaching

Adriana DominguezMarch 17, 2014March 7, 2014

With her mother teaching for over 30 years, growing up in the classroom is a phrase that Linda Salinas knows well. It’s a large reason that she is now helping...

Arts News

HHSS, Dr. Cano Academy Speech Drama and Debate soar above at McAllen tournament

Adriana DominguezDecember 19, 2013December 20, 2013

The Harlingen High School South and members of the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Speech, Drama and Debate team soared above the competition at the McAllen Texas Forensics Association...

Arts News

Dr. Cano Academy band members earn spots on region ensemble

Adriana DominguezDecember 13, 2013

Navy and Gold band members from the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy made their mark at the Region 28 Ninth Grade Region Band Auditions on Dec. 7. After an...

District News

Future campus leaders graduate from Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy

Adriana DominguezDecember 5, 2013December 6, 2013

Future campus leaders at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District celebrated the completion of a program aimed at developing their leadership skills on Dec. 5. Seven teachers, counselors, instructional facilitators...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy celebrates grand opening

Adriana DominguezNovember 26, 2013December 5, 2017

Celebrating a successful start of their first year of high school, freshmen at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School district gathered with community members, parents and administrators to mark the grand...

Academics District News

UT Chancellor visits with students about the future of education

Adriana DominguezSeptember 25, 2013September 25, 2013

Students at the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy looked to their futures during a special visit from the Chancellor of the University of Texas Systems Dr. Francisco Cigarroa. During...

District News

Dr. Cano Freshman Academy Raven Receptions postponed to August 24

Adriana DominguezAugust 16, 2013August 16, 2013

To give our students the full Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy experience, the Raven Receptions scheduled for today, August 16th, and Saturday, August 17th, have been postponed until Saturday August...

District News

Cano Academy opens to incoming freshmen this fall

Adriana DominguezJuly 26, 2013July 26, 2013

On August 26, more than 1,000 incoming freshmen will begin their journey for a high school education at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy. The Academy, which is...

Academics District News

District gears up second year of Dual Language Academy

Adriana DominguezJuly 23, 2013July 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is gearing up to begin its second year of an initiative aimed at giving students an edge in a global economy. This will be...

Academics District News

HCISD adds three Dual Language campuses for the 2013 – 2014 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2013July 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will expand its Dual Language Academy to include three more campuses during the 2013 – 2014 school year. In Fall 2013, Dual Language Academies...

Arts News

KEYS students create award winning artwork

Adriana DominguezJune 7, 2013June 4, 2013

Students at KEYS Academy are putting paint to paper to create award-winning artwork. Leneigh Olvera, senior, was recently awarded fifth place at the congressional art competition ‘The Artistic Discovery’ on...

Academics News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pathway showcase

Content ProvidedMay 27, 2013May 27, 2013

As eighth grade students at HCISD get ready to start their first year at the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy, they share their selections for the career pathway...

News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy faculty comes together to set expectations for campus

Adriana DominguezMay 17, 2013May 17, 2013

With excitement in the air, the administration, teachers and staff for the new Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy met for their first staff meeting on May 16. While getting...

Arts News

KEYS students earn prizes for artwork at livestock show

Adriana DominguezMarch 22, 2013March 22, 2013

The art students at KEYS Academy were awarded for their hard work and artwork at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Art Contest held March 11. Under the instruction of...

News Videos

HCISD Highlights: KHAN Academy

Adriana DominguezMarch 6, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BvhV0Qas_8[/youtube] Students at Vela Middle School are using technology to advance their education beyond the ordinary classroom setting by the use of a new online program. KHAN...

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KEYS Academy teacher speaks to help better education in Texas alternative schools

Adriana DominguezFebruary 21, 2013February 18, 2013

KEYS Academy teacher, Margaret Patterson, is helping better the education in Texas alternative schools. Patterson spoke as guest speaker at the Texas Association of Alternative Education (TAAE) Conference and Exhibition...

Athletics News

Cano Freshman Academy, HHSS to host drill team tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 5, 2013

District News Superintendent's Message

Superintendent’s Message: Preparing students for academic transitions and future career pathways

Adriana DominguezFebruary 2, 2013February 2, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmKCxoWLr9Y[/youtube] HCISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Flores speaks to the academic transitions incoming freshman will experience as they enter the Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy for the February...

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HHSS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezFebruary 1, 2013May 29, 2013

Harlingen High School South and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent...

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HHS and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy to host cheer tryouts

Adriana DominguezJanuary 31, 2013January 31, 2013

Harlingen High School and Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy will host cheerleading tryouts on March 8. Prior to the tryout date, both campuses will hold mandatory parent meetings...

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Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy pre-registration schedule

Adriana DominguezJanuary 24, 2013

The Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy is gearing up for the 2013 – 2014 school year by hosting a series of orientations and opportunities for early registration during...

Bond District News

Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy selected as name of new campus

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 17, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved proposals that will pave the way for the district’s new campus during its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The...

Arts News

KEYS students take top honors at RGV Birding Festival

Adriana DominguezDecember 13, 2012December 13, 2012

The students at KEYS Academy took home top honors for their artistic abilities at the 2012 Valley Morning Star/Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Adrian Sanchez received first place and...

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Bond Update on the 9th Grade Academy

Content ProvidedDecember 13, 2012December 18, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF6NUmRC-HA[/youtube] A bond update on HCISD's new and upcoming 9th grade academy.

District News

Aspiring assistant principals graduate from leadership program

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District congratulated the assistant principals of tomorrow at an evening of reflection on Dec. 5. 11 teachers, counselors, instructional facilitators and professionals from across HCISD...

News Videos

Discover your passion at the Ninth Grade Academy

Content ProvidedNovember 28, 2012December 6, 2012

[youtube height="350" width="516"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8sVpfEVJFo&list=UUCKT71npg-bteBHOHbzwU5Q&index=3&feature=plcp[/youtube] HCISD is excited to open the Ninth Grade Academy in August 2013, offering students the opportunity to learn with more technology, through projects and in career...

Academics District News

HCISD brings KHAN Academy into classrooms

Adriana DominguezNovember 26, 2012November 26, 2012

When you ask a student at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District what they are doing on their computer, smart phone or tablet, there is a good chance the answer...

Bond District News

HCISD invites community to help name 9th Grade Academy

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012November 12, 2012

CLICK HERE FOR SUBMISSION FORM For HCISD’s general naming guidelines and nomination forms, visit www.hcisd.org/nga or come by the district's administration office at 407 N. 77 Sunshine Strip. When completed, the...